Strong New Zealand Women A squad arrives in Sri Lanka

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New Zealand Women’s A squad players Kate Anderson and Emma Black arrived with the team for a tour of Sri Lanka

Play Sri Lanka A in six white ball matches

A 15-strong New Zealand Women’s A squad comprising a host of emerging talent arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday for three one-day matches and three T20s to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.

This will be the first women’s New Zealand A tour to Asia providing the opportunity to test the next best women’s cricketers in subcontinent conditions.

The squad features seven players with New Zealand women’s national team experience in Kayley Knight, Jess Watkin, Bella Armstrong, Fran Jonas, Hannah Rowe, Kate Anderson and Bella James.

New Zealand Cricket’s head of women’s high performance Liz Green said: “Sri Lanka’s going to be a really exciting tour for this group of talented athletes. Many of this group haven’t experienced subcontinent conditions yet so they’re set for a good challenge with plenty of learning opportunities.”

NEW ZEALAND WOMEN A SQUAD TO SRI LANKA

Kate Anderson, Bella Armstrong, Emma Black, Prue Catton, Marama Downes, Kate Gaging, Fran Jonas, Bella James, Xara Jetly, Kayley Knight, Darcy Prasad, Hannah Rowe, Tash Wakelin, PJ Watkins, Jess Watkin.

Brendon Donkers will lead the coaching unit, alongside Peter Borren and Sara McGlashan.

MATCH SCHEDULE

One Day series

12 May: 1st One Day match

15 May: 2nd One Day match

18 May: 3rd Day match

T20 series

21 May: 1st T20 match

23 May: 2nd T20 match

25 May: 3rd T20 match